HUNTING FOR THE UK’S BEST VEGAN FOOD: EPISODE SIX 🇬🇧
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Welcome back to the series where I hunt for the best vegan food around the UK, as recommended by you!
This week, I visit @bonsaiplantkitchen (press meal) in Brighton run by the amazing Arlo & Dom. So many people recommended this place and I can absolutely see why.
💭 I very rarely leave a restaurant and think “I’d genuinely order every dish again” but this ticked every box for me. I left the venue so full I could barely move because I refused to stop eating and I ate the leftovers for dinner that night because I couldn’t wait. From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcome. Arlo greeted me at the door and their warmth made me feel instantly at home. If I had to describe BPK in three words it would be: unique, creative & meticulous; due to the clear love and attention that goes into every dish. I loved it all but if I was held at gunpoint and forced to choose my faves, I suppose the Hanoi pork spring roll, chicken yakitori skewers and miso aubergine would take the prizes, with an honourable mention to the homemade kimchi. This was an epic experience from start to finish and not one I’ll forget.
🍽Name: @bonsaiplantkitchen
📍Location: Brighton
🌾Gluten Free Options? Yes – 11 of their 19 dishes are or can be gf
🌱100% Vegan Business? Yes
🍽 Cuisine: Southeast Asian small plates
🌍 Sustainability: They practice nose to tail cooking to reduce food waste. Any food waste they do have goes to a local animal friendly farm for composting and chicken food.
📦Leftovers: Took them home and ate them
♿️ Wheelchair friendly: No – the structure of the building doesn’t allow for it
🐶 Dog friendly: Yes – only in the private dining area
PS Arlo is sadly leaving the company soon to explore new ventures but I’ve no doubt the venue is safe in Dom’s hands!
Let me know in the comments if there’s anywhere you want me to visit and see you next week for episode seven 👋🏼